Denial is a condition all of us may find ourselves in at some point. Whether it’s denial about a failing relationship, that our partner can change a bad habit or a job that’s not right for us. There are a vast number of ways that denial can show up in our lives. Listen to today’s show to learn how to recognize that you’re in denial and the tools to work through it and develop the courage to change.
In this episode with Dr. Jane Greer we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- How denial can show up in your relationships
- Recognizing if you’re in a relationship that is going nowhere
- Understanding how wishing and hoping is not serving you
- Using the process of emotional math to understand what you might be in denial about and how to work through it
- The importance of working toward acceptance in your relationship
- When you or someone you love is in denial about a toxic relationship
- And much more!
Dr. Jane Greer is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Author, Radio Host, Psychotherapist and Creator of the popular celebrity relationship commentary: “SHRINK WRAP”- what we can learn from the trials and triumphs of not only celebrity relationships but all relationships.
Through her media collaborations and expert insights, Dr. Greer is recognized as a leading national expert in love and relationships. She is the author of seven books, including her latest, Am I Lying To Myself? How to Overcome Denial and See the Truth (Rowman & Littlefield, March 4, 2023).
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The book Am I Lying to Myself?: How To Overcome Denial and See the Truth
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